David Mora
David Mora is a senior analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group, where he provides expert analysis on the country's security policies and the impacts of violence. Recently, he was in the news discussing the significant reduction of homicides in Guanajuato, highlighting the state's role as a model for the government's new security strategy under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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David Mora is a senior analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group, discussing the structure of the JNGC.
Mexican drug cartel has interests in citrus fruits, avocados and mining
Canada· 2026-02-28
David Mora, an expert at ICG, stated that CJNG is one of the most powerful organizations in Mexico in terms of military capability.
Hành trình trỗi dậy của CJNG - băng đảng bạo lực nhất Mexico
Vietnam· 2026-02-25
David Mora, an analyst at the ICG, commented on the potential chaos following the death of a crime boss in Mexico.
Vòng xoáy bạo lực ở Mexico khi trùm ma túy El Mencho bị tiêu diệtVietnam· 2026-02-25
David Mora is a researcher specializing in Mexico at the International Crisis Group.
Au Mexique : « La grande question est de savoir qui va remplacer “El Mencho” car une figure plus faible peut entraîner de l’instabilité », estime le chercheur David Mora
France· 2026-02-24
David Mora, senior analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group, commented on the risks of the actions taken against El Mencho.
Analysis: A cartel crackdown carries political risks for Trump
United States· 2026-02-24
Mora is a senior analyst who commented on the potential impact of Oseguera's death on the Jalisco cartel.
How Mexico hunted ‘El Mencho’ with help from his lover’s ‘trusted man’ and US intelligenceUnited States· 2026-02-24
David Mora is a Mexico analyst for International Crisis Group who expected to see violence spike after El Mencho's death.
Violence in Mexico after military kills notorious drug cartel boss – a visual guide | Mexico
United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
David Mora is a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group who provided insights on the CJNG.
Cómo el Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación se convirtió en el más poderoso de México y qué puede ocurrir ahora que "El Mencho", su máximo y único jefe, fue abatido
Uruguay· 2026-02-23
David Mora warned that rival criminal groups might take advantage of the weakened CJNG following El Mencho's capture.
México se mantiene inmerso en un clima de violencia tras la caída de El MenchoUruguay· 2026-02-23
He is an analyst for International Crisis Group who commented on the implications of the violence following 'El Mencho's' death.
México teme más violencia tras la muerte de “El Mencho”
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-23
David Mora is a senior analyst in Mexico for the International Crisis Group and has provided insights on the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Cómo el Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación se convirtió en el más poderoso de México y qué puede ocurrir ahora sin ‘El Mencho’
Panama· 2026-02-23David Mora, Mexico analyst for International Crisis Group, said the capture and outburst of violence mark a point of inflection in Sheinbaum’s push to crack down on cartels.
Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel
Taiwan· 2026-02-23David Mora noted that the capture of El Mencho and the ensuing violence mark a turning point in the government's offensive against cartels.
los restos de "El Mencho" llegan a la fiscalía y se teme más violencia del narco
Argentina· 2026-02-23
David Mora, an expert at the International Crisis Group, described CJNG as one of the most powerful organizations in Mexico.
Minst 25 soldater dödades i kartellstrid
Sweden· 2026-02-23
David Mora, Mexico analyst for International Crisis Group, said the capture and outburst of violence marks a point of inflection in Sheinbaum’s push to crack down on cartels.
At least 25 of members of Mexico’s National Guard dead after killing of cartel leaderCanada· 2026-02-23David Mora is listed as one of the actors in the show.
Mariage mémorable, tournant professionnel... "Scènes de ménages" revient pour une 17e saison sur M6
Monaco· 2025-08-25
David Mora notes a change in policy with respect to the previous government regarding public security.
México aplica estrategia para reducir delincuencia y criminalidad causada por el narcotráficoDominican Republic· 2025-06-22
David Mora is a senior analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group who discusses the changes in security policy under Sheinbaum's administration.
Guanajuato redujo la violencia a la mitad: ¿modelo replicable para México?
Bolivia· 2025-06-21